Barrie Police arrested a male who they say tried to steal three vehicles in the south end over the weekend.
On Saturday, July 16, shortly after 6:30 p.m., police responded to the area of Mapleview Drive East between the Highway 400 exit and Park Place Boulevard for a disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers say they determined that there had been a minor vehicle collision, and as the two drivers were attempting to exchange information, an unknown male approached one of the drivers and offered to buy his car.
Police say the bizarre behaviour of this individual continued as he jumped into the driver’s seat of the vehicle owner he approached.
They say the owner was able to physically remove the male and an altercation occurred - resulting in one car being damaged, and two additional attempts made by the male to steal other occupied cars located in nearby parking lots.
The suspect was located as he attempted to run away, and during the arrest, according to police, an officer was assaulted. The officer was treated for minor injuries at a hospital, and released.
A 36-year-old from Barrie has been charged with robbery, mischief, assault on police, and breach of probation.
He is scheduled to appear Monday, by video, for a bail hearing.
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